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Top 10 Best-Selling Pure Virginia Pipe Tobaccos

August 18, 2022 by Truett Smith

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Virginia tobaccos are arguably the most ubiquitous of all pipe-tobacco components. Few blends would exist without Virginias — even Aromatics and Latakia-forward mixtures rely on Virginia leaf for balance and condimental complexity — and some blends, pure Virginias, entirely comprise the flue-cured leaf. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2021

February 1, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find seven unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in ... Read More

Mystery Review: May 2019

May 29, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to the Mystery Review, May 2019 edition! For this month's review, Truett took to the Inquisitor's Chair for the first time. And, of course, he immediately started changing the rules. ... Read More

Spring Showdown: Democracy Edition

March 20, 2018 by Adam O'Neill

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Though the view out the window may say differently, our trusty calendar marks today as the first day of Spring, and in these parts that can only mean one thing — our annual Spring Showdown. ... Read More

Will It Grape: Capstan Blue x Captain Black Grape

January 30, 2018 by Adam O'Neill

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For our first ever episode of "Will It Grape" Adam takes on an old favorite, Capstan Blue, and promptly sullies it. For science!

Tasting Notes: Capstan Blue Ready Rubbed

January 10, 2018 by Adam O'Neill

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In this Tasting Notes video, Shane reviews an oft-neglected version of a classic blend: Capstan Blue Ready Rubbed.

Daily Tobacco Batting Line-Up

June 25, 2015 by Andrew Wike

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For us all-day pipe smokers, choosing which tobaccos to smoke can sometimes be a daunting and slightly overwhelming task. We have certain blends we prefer in the morning, some we save for after lunch, and those specifically reserved for the wee evening and late night hours. Think of it as a batting line-up. ... Read More

What's Fresh This Week

July 19, 2013 by Kathryn Mann

Once again, it is time to fill you in on what you might have missed this week. Those of you who were enjoying Vegas for IPCPR probably missed a lot, and those who stayed to "hold down the fort" or work out the week like normal folk (myself included), will be happy to hear that our crew made it home from IPCPR safe and sound, and with lots of presents. ... Read More

Video: Shipping and Receiving Capstan and Three Nuns

June 18, 2013 by Kathryn Mann

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Many of you have purchased tins of Capstan and Three Nuns already. If not, what are you waiting for? Now you are free to relax after nights of sleeplessly staring at your email, hoping for that long-awaited newsletter. Sit back and think contented thoughts of the tobacco magically making its way to your doorstep, then check out this short video of the hard-working people in shipping making it a reality for you. ... Read More

A Brief History of Imperial Tobacco

May 31, 2013 by Eric Squires

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We have some big news for you today really big news. News that will knock your socks off. But first, I would like to fill you in on a little related history. The relationships between producer, retailer, and consumer changed dramatically during the latter half of the 19th century. ... Read More

Top 10 Best-Selling Pure Virginia Pipe Tobaccos

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2021

Mystery Review: May 2019

Spring Showdown: Democracy Edition

Will It Grape: Capstan Blue x Captain Black Grape

Tasting Notes: Capstan Blue Ready Rubbed

Daily Tobacco Batting Line-Up

What's Fresh This Week

Video: Shipping and Receiving Capstan and Three Nuns

A Brief History of Imperial Tobacco

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